About the role
The Sensplex facilities, the Ottawa Senators' affiliate rink network, are hiring a part-time Lead On-Ice Instructor to run sessions for Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs across all three locations: Bell Sensplex, Richcraft Sensplex, and Cavanagh Sensplex.
The instructor delivers safe, enjoyable, productive ice sessions, works with the Head of Hockey Development and Head Hockey Instructors on programming themes and teaching points, and handles error detection and correction with participants. The role also involves preparing and supervising other on-ice instructors and feeding back to the hockey development team on ice times and programs.
This is a newly created position with one vacancy. Hours are flexible, and consistency on specific nights each week is considered an asset. Pay is $27.45 to $30.45 per hour.
It suits a strong skater with high-level playing or coaching background who enjoys teaching children and wants regular on-ice work with an NHL-affiliated program.
Responsibilities
- Run safe, enjoyable, productive on-ice development sessions for program participants
- Work with the Head of Hockey Development and Head Hockey Instructors to deliver programming themes and teaching points
- Deliver error detection, correction, and instruction to participants
- Assist with preparation and supervision of other on-ice instructors
- Give feedback to the hockey development team on ice times and programs
- Follow the policies and procedures set by the hockey development team
Requirements
- Previous hockey or skating experience at a high level
- Previous coaching or instructional experience
- Comfortable working with children of all ages
- Strong teaching skills and a professional demeanour
- Able to work flexible hours, with consistency on set nights an asset
- NCCP or Hockey Canada coaching certification is considered an asset
Ready to apply?
Submit your application directly to Sensplex. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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